Strategic Finance Director

AAR; Ozark (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical/dental/vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

AAR in Fort Rucker, AL, seeks a Director of Finance to lead the finance unit and oversee budgeting, planning, and liquidity management for the program. This on-site role drives financial strategy, analysis, and reporting across domestic and program-specific activities. The position requires a strong background in FAR/DFAR and CAS, with at least ten years in finance and five in leadership.

Fort Rucker access requires U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree; or eight years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• MBA preferred.
• At least ten (10) years of progressive finance experience is required.
• At least five (5) years of leadership experience is preferred.
• In depth knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations FAR, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations DFAR, Cost Accounting Standards CAS, and related federal and state legislation and regulations.
• In order to access the Fort Rucker site, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a centralized finance function to establish and maintain controls, budgeting and forecasting processes, and analytical capabilities for the program.
• Implement a business planning process including initiative prioritization, operating and capital planning, performance and productivity reporting, and other areas deemed important by the Program and Deputy Director.
• Lead the program through development of the operating plan and manage implementation across the period of performance for the program.
• Develop presentations for the Program Senior Leadership, and corporate Leadership.
• Manage the programs cash positions through periods of high and low liquidity.
• Present and discuss with executive management the financial implications of operational plans, market performance, changes in Balance Sheet and P&L accounts, cause - and - effect analysis of transactions, trend interpretation, and strategic recommendations.
• Develop and review annual budgets, capital and operating forecasts, and present monthly and quarterly comparisons of actual versus budgeted or forecasted results with variance analysis.
• Provide strategic input and direction for program operational planning.
• Develop cost accounting and reporting systems and provide cost breakdowns by cost drivers.
• Develop and administer cost models showing market profitability using revenue indicators and cost drivers, providing strategic input and direction for selecting or discontinuing product or service lines.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Finance leadership

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Cost accounting

Regulatory knowledge

Public communication

Education

BS/BA or 8+ years experience

MBA preferred

Job description

AAR in Fort Rucker, AL, seeks a Director of Finance to lead the finance unit and oversee budgeting, planning, and liquidity management for the program. This on-site role drives financial strategy, analysis, and reporting across domestic and program-specific activities. The position requires a strong background in FAR/DFAR and CAS, with at least ten years in finance and five in leadership.

Fort Rucker access requires U.S. citizenship.